While the life expectancy of a commercial roof is anywhere from 10 to 40 years, there are several factors that can affect how long it lasts. Pay attention to these five factors to extend your roof’s lifespan and save money by avoiding unnecessary repairs or having to replace your roof prematurely.

Installation

When having your roof installed, make sure to choose a reputable company that is licensed and experienced in installing commercial roofs. An improperly installed roof can cause a large variety of problems including sagging and leaking.

Roofing System

The quality and types of materials used to build your roof will have a direct effect on how long it will last. While TPO or EPDM roof systems have a life expectancy of 22 to 35 years, an asphalt or metal roof can last up to 45.

Weather

While you certainly can’t control the weather, extreme weather conditions like rain, wind, and snow can take a toll on your roof. Even extremely sunny weather all year long can be problematic. Take the proper precautions to prepare for storms and inspect your roof whenever harsh weather hits.

Maintenance

All roofs are subject to wear and tear and will need to be properly maintained to last as long as possible. Perform routine inspections on your roof and quickly address any leaks you find. Replace damaged or missing shingles immediately and clean off any debris or algae growth.

Proper Ventilation

Excessive heat can cause damage your roof and quickly cut years off its life. Ensure that your roof and building is properly ventilated and insulated to help keep your roof cool. Not to mention, a well-insulated building will keep the interior nice and comfortable and help lower utility bills.

Inspecting your roof to make sure it is in the best condition is worth the time and money you will save down the road. Choose Andrews Roofing to install your roof and make any repairs you might need. Call us today at 757-296-0553!

The best way for you to learn about Andrews Roofing Company (ARC) is to understand our “Strategic Intent.” Living by this Strategic Intent enables us to successfully deliver to you roofing solutions tailored to your specific needs. Of particular importance is that we live and breathe the phrase, “We do what we say.” In weekly management meetings, we drive that phrase home so that it is kept alive in every aspect of our business. “We do what we say” permeates our thinking and our doing. As a result, our customers can rely on us to deliver exactly what is specified in each service contract. In addition, Andrews Roofing pursues excellence in all it does. We stay current with roofing technology advances. We strive to improve all business activities both by engaging experts to review and improve internal business functions and by “going to school” on the way companies in a variety of industries demonstrate excellence in the marketplace. When it comes to knowing and understanding roofing systems, we are experts.

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Thank you for visiting Andrews Roofing. I hope our website will be helpful to you. What I would like you to know about me is that I am a fairly simple man with simple values. I believe in providing value for money spent. I believe that the purpose of a business is more than the bottom line. We sincerely want to serve our customers with the very best products and services. We sincerely want to help our employees and their families live good lives. We want to be a positive influence in the community in which we live. And, I want you to know my favorite saying from our Strategic Intent: "We do what we say." If I can be of service to you, don't hesitate to contact us at 757-399-3066.